In Somerville there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 998 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

8 Internet Service Providers in Somerville

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

99.45%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Verizon | DSL

Availability:

99.38%

Avg. Speed:

11 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by RCN | Cable

Availability:

96.57%

Avg. Speed:

981 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by RCN | Fiber

Availability:

3.68%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

2.25%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

STARRY | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

97.19%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

netBlazr | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

81.21%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

13.36%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Somerville are not shown.

 

Somerville Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Somerville is internet available?

Somerville, MA map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Somerville. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Somerville above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Somerville.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Somerville?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Somerville.

Somerville, MA map of local internet speeds

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The average Somerville home can get up to 998 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Somerville.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Somerville, and slower in the central areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Somerville?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Somerville you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Somerville homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 99.32% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Somerville homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Somerville

Somerville, MA map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Somerville internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Somerville based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Somerville internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Somerville homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Somerville internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Somerville is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Somerville, along with details on where in Somerville and at what speeds.

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Somerville, MA

XFINITY cable coverage

About 99.45%, or 75,334 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Somerville area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Somerville.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Somerville customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Somerville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In Somerville download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Somerville cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's Somerville cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon DSL in Somerville, MA

Verizon DSL coverage

About 99.38%, or 75,286 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Somerville area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Somerville.

 

Verizon DSL download speeds

Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Somerville customers is up to 11 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Somerville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 43.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 33.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 9.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 11.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Verizon DSL upload speeds

In Somerville download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Somerville DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.95 Mbps.

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Verizon's Somerville DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 77.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 22.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Somerville, MA

Astound Broadband cable coverage

About 96.57%, or 73,156 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Somerville area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Somerville.

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds

Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Somerville customers is up to 981 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband powered by RCN customers in Somerville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 96.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds

In Somerville download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Somerville cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's Somerville cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Somerville, MA

Astound Broadband fiber coverage

About 3.68%, or 2,790 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northwest, north, central, southeast, and west Somerville area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Somerville.

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds

Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Somerville customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband powered by RCN customers in Somerville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds

In Somerville download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Somerville fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's Somerville fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fiber in Somerville, MA

Verizon fiber coverage

About 2.25%, or 1,706 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, east, and north Somerville area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Somerville.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Somerville customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Somerville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

In Somerville download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Somerville fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Somerville fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

STARRY Fixed Wireless in Somerville, MA

STARRY fixed wireless coverage

About 97.19%, or 73,625 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Somerville area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Somerville.

 

STARRY fixed wireless download speeds

STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Somerville customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to STARRY customers in Somerville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds

In Somerville download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Somerville fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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STARRY's Somerville fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

netBlazr Fixed Wireless in Somerville, MA

netBlazr fixed wireless coverage

About 81.21%, or 61,517 people, have netBlazr fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Somerville area. netBlazr is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Somerville.

 

netBlazr fixed wireless download speeds

netBlazr is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, netBlazr fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from netBlazr goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Somerville customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to netBlazr customers in Somerville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

netBlazr fixed wireless upload speeds

In Somerville download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for netBlazr fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, netBlazr is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Somerville fixed wireless providers. netBlazr offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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netBlazr's Somerville fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Somerville, MA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 13.36%, or 10,117 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, northwest, west, north, northeast, southwest, and southeast Somerville area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Somerville.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Somerville. The fastest plan anyone in Somerville can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Somerville customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Somerville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Somerville download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Somerville fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerville is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Somerville fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Somerville Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Somerville or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Somerville compare to the rest of Massachusetts?

Internet speeds in Somerville are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 998 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 99.27% versus 100.00% in Somerville.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Somerville are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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